Description
These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are packed with tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, these quesadillas are flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to satisfy your cravings for something spicy and cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté the chicken with buffalo sauce until cooked through, then shred it.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place the buffalo chicken mixture and cheese on a tortilla, then fold it in half.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Fry the assembled quesadilla until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Add Extra Spice: For more heat, you can increase the amount of buffalo sauce or add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
- Meal Prep: The buffalo chicken can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, making this a great meal prep option.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Make it Vegetarian: Substitute the chicken with cauliflower or tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g